Captain Silly did a phenomenal job at my sons 4yr old birthday party in our backyard. Prompt,…read moreprofessional, respectful and adaptable are his hallmarks. He hits the trifecta of incorporating magic, sugar and pyrotechnics (talking about a match) that captivates the youngsters from the moment his 90min show starts. He adapts his acting to ensure everyone is included (even late comers) and really makes the birthday person feel extra-recognized and special. Captain - my son is still stoked from your show and attendees are sharing how much they enjoyed it as well as the fact that their kids are also still singing your praises. Congratulations on a job well done and continued best wishes with your business & endeavors. Highly recommended!

Hiring Captain Silly Bones for my four-year-old's birthday party was one of the best decisions I've…read moreever made. I also based my decision off of his many glowing reviews on Yelp so I hope I can help others make a similar decision. He was professional, kind to my boys, incredibly talented and kept his word about keeping the kids absolutely glued to his performance the entire time. He doesn't just show up in character, he brings tattoos, a speaker for dancing, tons of goodies for a scavenger hunt (which turns into goodie bags for the kids), magic tricks and more. We had kids ranging from babies to about 8 years old and everyone loved it. Even the parents were sitting around and watching. I have a six-year-old boy too and both of my kids were enthralled. It's been a few days since the party and they both have asked me daily when he can come back. HIRE HIM! You AND your kids will love it.

This review is for the show at the Writers Center, Bethesda, MD, which doesn't seem to have a Yelp…read morepage of its own. I recognize that the Magic Duel takes huge pride in 5 star reviews on Yelp, which I deeply respect. But I did wish that we had seen the show in a different venue. I am no stage expert, but lights and sound do matter a lot in delivery of a magic show for a skeptic like me, going because the significant other loves magic shows. With better lighting, things would have been more "magical" (thinking bottles.) I was also surprised that a bubble artist, as good as she was in her profession, was considered a magician. After some quick research, you will end up at Magic Duel in this genre, so please go to Dupont or Georgetown.

The Magic Duel is just that...two Magicians competing to win the title of best of the night. You…read moredo actually vote on your phone at intermission. Mark Phillips and Ryan Phillips were both terrific. The one we voted for did indeed win, but they were both great! The Saturday we were there, there were two performances. We chose the 5pm one. It's a fast-paced show that kept us laughing, intrigued and highly entertained. A very fun, wonderful way to spend entertainment dollars in DC. Not a bad seat in the house! This is downstairs in the historic Mayflower Hotel, nice and close to the Farragut North Metro Stop. Definitely appropriate for all ages. Highly recommend!

Mister Barry put on such a great show at our daughter's 5th birthday party! The kids were in…read morestitches the whole time and the parents really enjoyed it as well. Our daughter is still talking about it and it's been weeks since the party. Another classmate brought in one of the goodie bag items for show and share at preschool. We are grateful to him for making it such a fun, joyful, and exciting celebration. He also handled a sensitive situation with one child who got scared at a balloon popping with grace and kindness-he is wonderful with young children. Can't recommend him enough-thank you Mister Barry!

The photo itself tells how engaging the kids were. This is the second time we have Mr Wood with us…read more He came the previous year at my son's 6 year old birthday, and my son wanted to see him again months before his 7th birthday. I contacted Mr Wood, luckily he actually have two different packages, and for older kids, he could teach some tricks. Right after the party. The kids were thrilled and started playing some tricks learnt from Mr Wood. All the kids love him so much. From me, Mr Wood made every party so easy, smooth, and worry free for all the parents

This is copied over from a special Yelp event review:…read more A brilliant event! Magic over Zoom? Yes, it is not only possible but Adam Stone did it flawlessly. It was far closer to an in person experience than I would have ever imagined. Cheers to Yelp on 16 and picking some great virtual experiences to help celebrate. It would be great to see Adam in perform in person someday! ...back to reviewing here. Magic is not something you would normally consider possible as a virtual experience. The environment is too controlled and obviously you can only see whatever the camera is pointing at which isn't much in a 3D world. However, the way Adam interacts with his audience actually translates across virtual bounds! Thus, like I said above for the special Yelp event review... it would be great to see Adam perform in person someday!

Oh Wow! I would give 10 if I could. It was a Bday party…read morealright ! there was music, some where singing along, some were dancing, and all of us were awestruck by the magic tricks. It was soo much fun and to think Adam was sitting right on the other side of the camera doing tricks right in front of our eyes- am sure Steph was not an accomplice ( or was she ...) - she could not have been since he picked out people from the viewers too ;) First the tik tok, where he had guessed what the lady would start her game with, then the hypnosis, and later the card game, and the money game....wish compounding money was just that easy !!!!! Adam was fantastic and so easy going. Anyone could see a bday friend in him. The best was the Yelp paper cutting he made in the end, which reflected Sweet 16....Wow ! unbelievable. It was very entertaining and a little too much that I carried it to the next day and did not want to work.... I got myself a 3 day weekend in my head ! Magic!! ha ha ha Thank you Yelp and Adam. There was not a single dull moment in th whole hour. I took couple videos but they all got corrupted- maybe Adam jinxed it to keep it from piracy ... again, who says magic does not exist !!!!

Great magician - booked short notice and it turned out super well! Adults and Kids both enjoyed…read morethe show! Really appreciated the show and so easy to work with!

Amazing entertainer. Sly performed at a 40th birthday party for my boyfriend. The show was fun,…read moreclean, and highly amusing. We were a group of about 10 which was great because everyone got to be involved in the act at some point with the birthday boy being included in the finale. Would highly recommend hiring Sly for any event you will be entertained.

Vick performed as Professor Snape at our twin boys' 8th birthday party. He was amazing to work…read morewith, especially in light of the commute required. We were so lucky he agreed to drive well outside of his usual area to perform. His illusions were mesmerizing, and he expertly handled a room full of inquisitive and skeptical kids by getting most of them involved in his performance. He gave a great message in the end of the performance also, drawing on the themes of inclusion and acceptance from the Harry Potter stories, which the adults present also mentioned as being a highlight. We cannot say enough great things about his professionalism and performance and we would highly recommend him for any event!

We hired Vick for our wedding reception! I was thinking of a simple way to entertain older folks,…read moreyoung children, and everyone in-between -- he was the answer! Vick had a wonderful story line and great tricks that kept everyone's attention! We had some guests that are very skeptical of magic tricks, and he still blew them away! I'm so happy we had him! We ended up starting his show a little late, unfortunately, but he was incredibly patient, set-up, and mingled with a few guests while he waited! He then put on a 45-50 minute show for all of us, and included some guests, my father, and us in the show! I highly recommend him for ANY event -- weddings, birthdays (children AND adult), social events, etc. Thanks, Vick!

The magic that is Drew Blues Shoes is something every child should get to witness. Heck even as an…read moreadult seeing those little faces light up and the sound of laughter filling the room when he is performing is pure well magic. I've hired Drew multiple times for shows at my preschool. All ages loved it and he is always able to keep their attention which isn't easy at those young ages. He is great to deal with, easy to schedule and an absolute breath of fresh air in a world were magic often seems to be hard to find. He also has a very interactive show so kids feel very involved and seen. Well done Drew Blue Shoes you are amazing at what you do and thank you.

Highly recommend Drew Blue Shoes! He came to our preschool and did a fantastic show for 80 kids,…read moreages 2-5, and they loved it! He was funny, engaging, and so patient and kind with the kids. His 30 min show was entertaining and perfect for preschoolers. He's also very great to work with and scheduling was very easy.

We hired Mike for a community Halloween party in October. We had almost 30 kids in attendance of…read morevarious ages. It went great, the kids were definitely entertained and had a great time! We recommend Mike and would hire him again! He was easy to work with (scheduling, payment...), enthusiastic, arrived early, etc. A very successful event and fun time for everyone!

We were so thrilled to be able to have Mike put on his show for my son's 6th birthday party. We…read moreloved how he brought his humor and ability to deeply connect and entertain the children with fascination, imagination, and humor. The perfect recipe for magic! Even the adults had a great time! Go for the deluxe package folks! The rabbit is totally worth it!

Kourosh performed at a wedding shower we hosted, and we truly could not have asked for a better…read moreentertainer. His performance was captivating, interactive, entertaining, and incredibly impressive. Our guests were absolutely amazed and continued talking about the experience long after the celebration ended. Kourosh has a remarkable ability to engage guests of all ages and create genuine moments of wonder, laughter, and connection. He was also highly professional and brought tremendous passion and care to his performance. We are so grateful that he was part of such a special day and would gladly recommend him to anyone looking to add something truly magical to their event. We look forward to working with him again!

Phenomenal entertainer! Professional, interactive, astounding performer! Highly recommend.read more